Old US 41 over North Fork Tar Creek
GoodWhitfield County, Georgia · At South Dalton City Limt · Structure no. 000000031300100
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old US 41 over North Fork Tar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old US 41 over North Fork Tar Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,745 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old US 41 over North Fork Tar Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old US 41 over North Fork Tar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Old US 41 over North Fork Tar Creek carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old US 41 over North Fork Tar Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Old US 41 over North Fork Tar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.